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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.72, 14,982.42 and 6,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.72, 14,982.42 and 6,382.12 is: 8,805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.72 : 14,982.42 = 6,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.72/14,982.42 = 6,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.72x = 14,982.42 × 6,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.72x = 95,619,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,619,602.33/10,858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.79

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